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The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private schools based on their overall academic excellence or on their progress in closing achievement gaps. To qualify for application, schools must be in the top 15% of statewide testing scores. We spoke with educators and students at Meadow's Edge Elementary School, Prairie Vista Elementary School, and Saint Pius X Catholic School.

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Jason Snyder
A perception exists that schools that win the Blue Ribbon Award or other achievements are those with resources and funding. However, we learned from Jason Snyder, principal at Meadow’s Edge Elementary School, that this is not always the case.
Date uploaded: November 7, 2016
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